Hi All!
Today I’m trying out some of my new Stampin’ Up! colors. I love them! The smooth coverage is beautiful. Be sure to use Stampin’ Up! cardstock with them – it really makes a huge difference with the quality of the stamping.
I used my MISTI to get my stamps perfectly aligned for the pattern. I think back to when the Misti first came out. I was very skeptical about it. I thought it was just a luxury item and not worth the cost. Seriously, I was wrong, wrong, wrong. It’s one of my favorite tools that has lots of uses.
Hope you enjoy the video. Have a great weekend!
Card Measurements:
| Element | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Flower panel | 4 x 5 1/4 inches | 10.2 x 13.3 cm |
| Card base | 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 inches | 10.8 x 14 cm |
Supplies:
 Bold Flowers |
 SSS Big Thanks |
 Gorgeous Grape Ink |
 Balmy Blue Ink |
 Granny Apple Green Ink |
 Daffodil Delight Ink |
 Stampin’ Up! White Cardstock |
 Neenah Cardstock EH|SSS |
 Black Cardstock |
 Bazzill 40lb Vellum EH|SSS |
 MISTI EH|S.COM |
 Glue Pen |
 Scotch Foam Tape |
Connie
Your card was great. I loved the colour selection too. But, I’m wondering if I might go crazy with this pattern stamping. Ha! Ha! Having said that, I’m willing to try anything – at least once. Hope you have a good weekend as always.
jennyjo88
Great card and wonderful instructions!
anitac
Darlene I love this card and the colors! Thank you!
swimbikerunat60
WOW!! this is truly a work of love, patience and precision!!! I think it’s beautiful, the colors look so vibrant, especially your new inks.
Thank you for sharing.
Hugs.
Cheryl
I love my MISTI too. Do you like the new ink pads? Are they easier to open than the old ones?
darlene
I like the juiciness of them and the feel of the pad. And I love the new colors. However, I actually prefer the old containers. I guess I’m just used to them and don’t need to stack the pads.
Cheryl
Thx Darlene. I have such a hard time opening the old containers and I end up getting ink on my fingers. I was hoping the new SU ink pads would be easier. I’ve been trying the Clair VersaFine ink and really like the vibrancy of the colors and the small size of the pads. Easier for me to hold. I guess it’s good we have lots to choose from.
KrisB
Have you tried the new Stampin’ Up Stamparratus? If so, would you do a demo sometime?
darlene
Hi Kris. I don’t have any MISTI competitor products. I admire Iliana and what she created, so I decided not to invest money in other brands that are benefiting from her innovation. I believe there is a lawsuit going on, although I don’t know the status.
KrisB
I knew the law suit had the TH stamping platform named, but not Stampin’ UP! good to know. I admire your loyalty.
Andrea
I’m right there with you on the MISTI! When it first came out, I hemmed & hawed, read/watched a lot of reviews, and finally decided to go for it. I have NEVER regretted getting it! It just saves me time, paper, and probably a TON of aggravation. I do love the color palette you chose for your card. I never thought of using a grid sheet for that kind of precision. But I don’t think I’ve used my MISTI to do an all-over background like that, either. I might have to give it a try sometime. Add it to my ever-growing list of things to try out! LOL Thanks so much for sharing this, Darlene! I remembered this morning that it’s Friday, & my first thought was, “Yay–a Live Love Cards video day!!!” I’ve been nursing a bad back for almost 3 weeks now, so anything that makes my day is a good thing! I saw the physical therapist yesterday for an evaluation, and now have to wait for the insurance to approve treatment. Hopefully I can start therapy either next week or early the week after. I am SOOOO ready to be over this! Hope you have a great weekend! 😺 ~ Andrea
Dayse
Fingers crossed you are soon feeling yourself again Andrea. 💐
darlene
Thank you for your sweet comments, Andrea. I really hope your back feels better soon!
Cheryl
Andrea, my back has been bothering me too! It’s been keeping me from crafting and it’s so aggravating. I did have a good day yesterday and was able to meet with my craft group but I’m paying for it today. Hope yours is better soon!
Carol Mac
Wow…precision! I think I would have just used a block and stamped randomly all over the place, but it would not have come out as nicely aligned as yours! It really makes a difference! Have a great weekend! 😎
Dayse
I had to watch this twice, it makes so much sense to use the tools we have and your precision is inspiring. I’m going to give this a try this afternoon. Loving the crisp colours and the drop shadow thanks sentiment.
Glenismaree
I love watching your artistic flair and precision Darlene. I am not sure whether I can achieve your patience but I will give it a go. I love your colours and thought this card would come up beautifully with all kinds of multiple colour combinations as a set. Enjoy your weekend.
jomorgan
Thank you for this video. I learned heaps with using that transparent grid. That’s very handy. I hadn’t thought of using that “trick”.